10 things to do in Toronto this week
Things to do in Toronto this week range from the adorable to the spectacular. The Toronto Light Festival kicks off, showcasing work from local and international artists. There's also a piano festival, Robbie Burns Day, and the city's first Italian restaurant week.
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Events you might want to check out
DateAbout the EventLocation-
January 23-29The Burdock presents its second annual Piano Fest. It has a baby grand in house and seven nights of piano-centric shows.
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January 24Prepare yourself for trivia that covers all seven books and beyond. There's no cover and it all starts at 7 p.m.The Lockhart
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January 24This is a fun evening of creativity and community. Winners advance to the city finals in June, with a chance to paint in the Canadian Championships this summer.The Great Hall Toronto
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January 25Robbie Burns Day is January 25! There are celebrations happening in bars and pubs all over the city. This east side celebration features dinner and scotch tasting. Yup, there'll be haggis and poetry.
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January 26 - February 5The inaugural Giro d'Italia is a 10-day food event that brings together some of Toronto's best restaurants to celebrate Italian cuisine. Each restaurant will serve a four-course prix fixe dinner menu for $45, while some will also offer a special three-course lunch menu for $30.Various locations
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January 26The American comedian has a lot on his mind lately, and he's spilling all the beans at his huge ACC comedy show.Air Canada Centre
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January 26-29Kid Koala presents an innovative collection of atmospheric tracks composed especially for this live experience where the audience is seated at stations equipped with a turntable, effects box and a small crate of colour-coded vinyl records. Through subtle coloured lighting changes in the room, the audience is cued to play along.The Rivoli
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January 27 - February 10The Distillery District will be covered in thousands of twinkling lights for the Toronto Light Festival. Visit the art installations by local and international artists for free starting at sundown.The Distillery Historic District, Toronto, Ontario
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January 27Escape the grey, grey world and step into this adults-only beach party at the Aquarium! Beach attire is encouraged.Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
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January 27 - February 9Toronto's winter culinary celebration lets you grab lunch or dinner at a spot you never thought you could afford.Participating Toronto restaurants
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